Level 3 Diploma in Management

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Who is this qualification for?

The ILM Level 3 Diploma in Management (Combined Qualification) is ideal for individuals looking to take their first step into line management and for those who already have some management responsibilities. This combined knowledge and competency based qualification will build and develop new skills to enhance their management career. The qualification also forms part of the ILM Level 3 Management Apprenticeship.

In Autumn / Winter 2021, ILM is launching new apprenticeship diplomas at levels 3, 5 and 7 that fully map to the version 2 assessment plans for leadership & management apprenticeships.

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Results for you

  • Develop your portfolio of essential management skills
  • Take charge of your personal and professional development
  • Get an in-depth understanding of what is expected of a manager
  • Manage your team effectively
  • Get a recognised qualification for your personal development.

Impact for your employer

  • First-line managers with proven competence in the role
  • A broad selection of optional units to tailor the qualification to suit your organisations’ learning and development needs
  • Promote a culture of organisational learning and development.
Focus on the skills you need

Learners take five mandatory units in this qualification. The first unit looks at personal and professional development, helping the learner to identify their own development needs and plan how to fulfil them. The second unit develops practical team management skills. And the three remaining units of this section delve into the theory behind people management, leadership and business.

Learners can then work with their employer and training provider to find the best-fit from the other units offered in the qualification.

Full qualification details

Diploma

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Qualification level
Credit Value

The range of credits a learner must undertake to gain this qualification

55 - 55
Structure

Details of the qualification, learning time involved and criteria a learner must satisfy

55 credits to achieve this qualification. 31 credits from mandatory units (300-304), a minimum of 17 credits from Group 1 (305-316, 401-404, 406, 408-417) and a maximum of 7 credits from Group 2 (208, 211, 215, 317-324, 421, 423). Minimum of 41 credits through completion of Level 3 units or above.

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Diploma

Level 3 Diploma in Management (FPR)

  • Time commitment: minimum 284 hours learning (depending on the units selected)
  • Self-study, project work and assignments
  • Five mandatory units
  • Range of optional units

 

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Group 1

    Unit Title CV GLH Add
  • 8621-305 Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace 3 15
  • 8621-306 Manage Individuals' Performance 4 20
  • 8621-307 Manage Individuals' Development in the Workplace 3 10
  • 8621-308 Chair and Lead Meetings 3 10
  • 8621-309 Encourage Innovation 4 14
  • 8621-310 Manage Conflict within a Team 5 25
  • 8621-311 Procure Products and/or Services 5 35
  • 8621-312 Implement Change 5 28
  • 8621-313 Implement and Maintain Business Continuity Plans and Processes 4 25
  • 8621-314 Collaborate with other Departments 3 14
  • 8621-315 Support Remote or Virtual Teams 4 18
  • 8621-316 Participate in a Project 3 19
  • 8621-401 Develop and Implement an Operational Plan 5 24
  • 8621-402 Develop Working Relationships with Stakeholders 4 20
  • 8621-403 Develop and Maintain Professional Networks 3 15
  • 8621-404 Encourage Learning and Development 3 16
  • 8621-406 Discipline and Grievance Management 3 26
  • 8621-408 Manage Physical Resources 4 26
  • 8621-409 Manage the Impact of Work Activities on the Environment 4 30
  • 8621-410 Prepare for and Support Quality Audits 3 17
  • 8621-411 Conduct Quality Audits 3 21
  • 8621-412 Manage a Budget 4 26
  • 8621-413 Manage a Project 7 38
  • 8621-414 Manage Business Risk 6 27
  • 8621-415 Manage Knowledge in an Organisation 5 34
  • 8621-416 Recruitment, Selection and Induction Practice 6 33
  • 8621-417 Manage Redundancy and Redeployment 6 39

Group 2

    Unit Title CV GLH Add
  • 8621-208 Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace 2 16
  • 8621-211 Employee Rights and Responsibilities 2 16
  • 8621-215 Buddy a Colleague to Develop Their Skills 3 19
  • 8621-317 Contribute to the Improvement of Business Performance 6 33
  • 8621-318 Negotiate in a Business Environment 4 18
  • 8621-319 Develop a Presentation 3 11
  • 8621-320 Deliver a Presentation 3 17
  • 8621-321 Contribute to the Development and Implementation of an Information System 6 21
  • 8621-322 Resolve Customers' Problems 4 19
  • 8621-323 Resolve Customers' Complaints 4 22
  • 8621-324 Gather, Analyse and Interpret Customer Feedback 5 24
  • 8621-421 Manage Events 6 49
  • 8621-423 Review the Quality of Customer Service 4 20

Mandatory

    Unit Title CV GLH Add
  • 8621-300 Manage Personal and Professional Development 3 12
  • 8621-301 Manage Team Performance 4 21
  • 8621-302 Principles of Leadership and Management 8 50
  • 8621-303 Principles of People Management 6 34
  • 8621-304 Principles of Business 10 74

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